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My dog is on antibiotics, still eating grass. Should I go back to vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 months and 24 days old

Panda has been on antibiotics since monday as he was vomiting now he is keeping small amoiunts of food down but eating lots of grass he is pooping but its very hard and grassy the vet wasnt sure if he has bacterial infection or a blockage due to forieign object or his intestine had telescoped inside its self causing a blockage should i take him back to vet and get further test done now

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 28th, 2017

It is a good sign that Panda is eating and keep down food even though it's small amounts, but it sounds like to me you are very concerned about him. It can take at least 24-48 hours to see some improvement in symptoms, and it can take a while for him to go back to eating normally. That being said, eating grass can be a sign of nausea, and if he's eating a lot, he may still be quite nauseous. I think that since you feel he hasn't improved and I can't see him in person, it's a logical next step to go back to the vet for further testing.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on February 28th, 2017

    I'm sorry Panda still isn't doing well! It is a good sign that he's keeping food down, and when a dog is really sick, it can take time for a their full appetite to return. It does sound like you are quite concerned about him, and I'd give your vet a call to let them know your concerns. A logical next step is an x-ray to see if there is a blockage or other problem with his intestines. I recommend speaking to your vet to see if they feel it's a viable option for him.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on February 28th, 2017

    I'm sorry Panda still isn't doing well! It is a good sign that he's keeping food down, and when a dog is really sick, it can take time for a their full appetite to return. Given that this has been ongoing since last Tuesday, and you are so concerned about him I'd recommend having x-rays done. X-rays may identify if he has a blockage or a concerning area of his intestines. You can speak to your vet to see if they feel that's a good option for him.

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